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Author:  00spy [ Mon Sep 29, 2008 2:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Slant Six Toolbox
I haven't had time to do any work on my truck lately , but I was thinking at work today, about putting a small tool box in the cab. I thought I would let the gurus help me , and others out. Using the least amount of tools ( sockets and so forth). What would be the minimal amount of tools you need to fix just about any thing on my /six ,and what would they be (sizes)? I figured this is something everyone probably needs , and most probably do, but I figured that it would be best, if you are on the road ,or in your backyard, and need to fix something , it would be great to grab your trusty tool box and not have to worry about all of the non /six tools that never needed to be made .
In other words , lets post all of the socket sizes that are needed for the /six and other gadgets that are helpful to have for a good first aid kit.


Dave
Author:  DusterIdiot [ Mon Sep 29, 2008 6:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Lol
One set of standard wrenches 3/8 to 1" (if you have a crank bolt, throw one in that size)
1 set of sockets from 1/4" to 15/16"
1/2" ratchet, 3/8" ratchet, 1 adaptor to go from each size
5/8" spark plug socket
needle nose pliers
regular pliers
wire stripper/crimper combo tool
10' of 16 ga wire
plug gapper
magnetic probe
thermometer
continuity test light
spare ballast resistor
spare VR
Spare ECU

that's a start, I try to keep a smaller size tool box for working on the car, then a 'bucket' of extras incase I see a junkyard I can't pass up...

:wink:

-D.Idiot
Author:  dusterguy225 [ Mon Sep 29, 2008 7:49 pm ]
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I would agree with DusterIdiot. I have a very similar tool kit in my trunk, as well as some emergency stuff too! 8)
Author:  emsvitil [ Mon Sep 29, 2008 7:53 pm ]
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The spark plug socket depends on the plug you're actually using................


And don't forget the vice grips and duct tape. :wink:
Author:  62Signet [ Tue Sep 30, 2008 2:15 am ]
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This may sound wierd, but I always try to carry a wire hanger or 2 around in my car. They can be fairly handy for binding things, in general emergencies and such, and in a pinch you don't even need pliers to work them. maybe what it is is the space : usefulness ratio... =)
Author:  wjajr [ Tue Sep 30, 2008 4:33 am ]
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AAA card & cell phone... All fits in one pocket.
Author:  66aCUDA [ Tue Sep 30, 2008 6:45 am ]
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AAA Plus & Cell Phone And DIs list
Frank
Author:  rlklaus [ Tue Sep 30, 2008 7:51 am ]
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Duct tape and WD/40. If it moves and it's not suppose to, Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and it suppose to, WD/40.
Author:  CARS [ Tue Sep 30, 2008 8:17 am ]
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Duct tape and WD/40. If it moves and it's not suppose to, Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and it suppose to, WD/40.
WD40 is a lubricant. You'll need something like PB Blaster to penetrate a frozen fastener.
Author:  slantvaliant [ Tue Sep 30, 2008 1:13 pm ]
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I like those six-way screwdrivers, with 1/4" and 5/16" hex sockets on the ends of the tube, and big and small regular and phillips bits.
Author:  bmimken [ Tue Sep 30, 2008 1:19 pm ]
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Best thing I've ever used to unstick frozen/rusted fasteners is something called Kroil oil. Comes in an orange can, but can't seem to find it in any retail stores. It somehow migrates from work to my home. :shock:
Author:  CARS [ Tue Sep 30, 2008 1:30 pm ]
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Best thing I've ever used to unstick frozen/rusted fasteners is something called Kroil oil. Comes in an orange can, but can't seem to find it in any retail stores. It somehow migrates from work to my home. :shock:
Ya, Kroil makes some real good products but they are usually a special order at the parts stores.
Author:  00spy [ Tue Sep 30, 2008 1:35 pm ]
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Thanks to all of your responses , I know most of the tools , but I figured you can never know everything you need , and I am getting tired of lugging around my 4 drawer box to and from my truck. I think I have seen Kroil in some NAPA stores , but I am sure that the one from work does the job better :lol:


Dave
Author:  dusterguy225 [ Tue Sep 30, 2008 5:01 pm ]
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I like those six-way screwdrivers, with 1/4" and 5/16" hex sockets on the ends of the tube, and big and small regular and phillips bits.
Yea, I like em too... except when they fall off and you can't get them! :roll:
Author:  DusterIdiot [ Tue Sep 30, 2008 8:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Lol...
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The spark plug socket depends on the plug you're actually using................
He has an '81 so I figured he's a 5/8"... but I also keep a 13/16 in there for the other car too...

for the junkyard bucket I keep a can of PB blaster, 4 way screwsriver can be good... get's even better if you have a set of 1/4",5/16",3/8" nut drivers like you get for a drill...and even a set of allen key/hex head set helps too...

I heap all this into a smaller tool chest, I got tired of the 4 drawer unit, after my jeep got rear ended and the tolbox went from the back of the Cherokee to the front seat.... it's in the garage gathering dust....

:wink:

-D.Idiot
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